pure orange juice if you have any more trouble go to the doctors i had it towards the end of my pregnancy itl soon clear up chick dont worry

Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:56 am

steph2

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thanx ladies will get some today

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Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:57 am

baggybear

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I know it sounds daft but chicken is a natural laxative along with orange juice and the more obvious prunes.

I used to eat a lot of chicken towards the end of my last pregnancy as that worked for me.

This article may be of use too as it talks about what laxatives you can take.

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

If you are pregnant, there are ways for you to safely treat constipation without causing any harm to you, or your baby. As with most adults who are constipated, your GP will first advise you to change your diet by increasing your fibre and fluid intake. You will also be advised to take gentle exercise.

If dietary and lifestyle changes fail to work, you may be prescribed a laxative to help you pass stools more regularly. There are lots of laxatives that are safe for pregnant women to use because most are not absorbed by the digestive system. This means that your baby will not feel the effects of the laxative.

Laxatives that are safe to use during pregnancy include the bulk-forming laxatives lactulose, and macrogols. If these laxatives do not work, your GP may advise a small dose of bisacodyl, or senna (stimulant laxatives).

However, senna may not be suitable if you are in your third trimester of pregnancy (27 weeks to birth) because this medicine is partially absorbed by your digestive system.